Dieting Is Not Dead: 1/3 of Americans Plan to Lose Weight in 2019, survey finds

Yes, it’s true that losing weight is about making small, lasting changes that last a lifetime. Making one little tweak at a time to your lifestyle is the best way to see consistent results.

But a big part of that change starts with one major thing: a healthy diet.

That’s why one-in-three Americans said that losing weight will be priority one in 2019, according to a new survey that polled more than 600 adults about their weight expectations during the holidays.

That same survey found that half (yes, half) of Americans expect to gain weight from October to December (hello holidays!). And 78 percent of Americans who expect to gain weight during the holiday season anticipate adding five or more pounds -- more than 36 percent predict they'll gain 10 or more pounds.

Yikes.

Those numbers seem pretty troubling -- but there’s good news, too.

Weight gained during the holidays can easily be lost.

That’s why so many also say the opportunities brought by 2019 include weight loss and a healthier lifestyle.

Diet-to-Go can seriously help.* Diet-to-Go’s menus cover the gamut, no matter what kind of diet you plan on following.

Looking to follow a plan that restricts calories? Diet-to-Go’s mouth-watering Balance Plan gives you 1,200 calories per day or 1,600 calories per day, depending on your goals and starting weight. Oh, and did we mention it’s been doing that for more than 25 years.

Are you a vegetarian? Yep, there’s a calorie-controlled, nutritious plan for that, too.

Maybe you have pre- or Type 2 diabetes? Diet-to-Go’s heart-healthy Balance-Diabetes Plan follows the American Diabetes Association guidelines for carbohydrates and fat.

Heard of the whole low-carb or keto thing? Diet-to-Go’s plan replaces carbs with fat and is only 30 net carbs per day (so yes, it’s very keto-friendly).

No matter what you’re looking for in 2019, Diet-to-Go has you covered.

What are your weight loss goals for 2019? Join Diet-to-Go’s Facebook Community, where you can connect with like-minded people, get tips, talk to our expert health coaches and more.

Caitlin is the Diet-to-Go community manager and an avid runner. She is passionate about engaging with others online and maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle. She believes moderation is key, and people will have the most weight loss success if they engage in common-sense healthy eating and fitness.